The pain in my chest has not been resolved. (Yet) It is very scary when it happens. The pain was so bad in early fall it was thought I had an aortic aneurysm, but thank the good God I did not. I’ve had sooo many tests. I do have severe spine issues which cause neurological symptoms. Acupuncture was suggested for pain, but my insurance doesn’t cover it. I can’t have spine surgery because the MAC has left me a tad too thin. I recently had a bronchoscopy and am waiting for the results. The MAC will still be there no doubt because the tests that did come back suggested “illness.” Presently, I am on the same regimen that Terri (our mentor) is on. (2nd year of that) Good nutrition and mindfulness are helpful. In terms of dealing with it, I guess I just take it one day at a time. I’ve cried. I’ve screamed. I’ve been angry because I had plans for my retirement. Mostly I am grateful I am still here. I do have tramadol for pain. I have a medical Marijuana card. I do not use it. I have never been a coughing gal. I don’t know if I have helped at all, but sometimes just knowing someone else has been in similar shoes and also has had that horrific chest pain and no cough is validating. I do not believe there is a cure for MAC. It can always come back after negative cultures. Hugs, irene